The footage contained in this film originally came from raw footage used
in a 1986 documentary, The Trial of the AVCO Plowshares, directed by
John Reilly and Julie Gustafson. In July of 1983, seven Americans
entered AVCO Systems Division, a manufacturing plant for MX and Pershing
II missiles in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and damaged weapon parts in a
protest against the build-up of nuclear arms. This work documents the
ensuing trial. With minimal commentary, Reilly and Gustafson examine the
American judicial system, the tradition of non-violent civil
disobedience, and the question of a higher moral imperative, beyond
letter of the law.
The Trial of the AVCO Plowshares can be purchased
for educational and community use. Please send an email inquiry to
global@globalvillagevideo.com. Sliding scale rates available.
The
Howard Zinn video shown here is free for distribution and embed on web
sites. DVD copies available: please send an email to
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